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Eureka Freedom Outfitter 11-Foot by 6.5-Foot Two-Person Tent Review

Eureka Freedom Outfitter 11-Foot by 6.5-Foot Two-Person Tent
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I bought my son a Eureka 4XT years ago when he was a Cub Scout & I was the Cubmaster. Now that he's in Boy Scouts, dads like me (I'm still an adult leader) have to use our own tents. However I've since landed in a wheelchair so this design really appealed to me.

Our Boy Scout Troop uses all Eureka Outfitter tents so the boys have no trouble assembling this for me if I need help. This is very important when we're too close for my chair to navigate between the tent plots as proved to be the case at West Point this year. The National Jambo will be even worse.

The fan door is awesome even for able bodies especially if the area is cramped. The door is more navigable than a staked flap which can create a tripping hazard.

Assembly is a little unusual at first but very sensible once you're used to it.

I encountered an extreme wind & rain event this year with no issues at all. This tent fared much better than the cheap mass merchant tents that so many parents buy.

Many people are shocked when they see me at a camping event in my custom off-road power-chair but this Eureka Freedom Outfitter makes it all possible in grand comfort & style.

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Product Description:
One of the most accessible 3-season tents available, the Eureka Freedom Outfitter features a zipperless, wheelchair accessible door (which can be opened with minimal dexterity) and an extra-large vestibule that provides ample space for pets, bike, or gear storage. It's also an ideal car camping tent for couples on extended trips.
This tapered rectangular dome tent sleeps two and has a self-supporting five-pole aluminum frame. The combination of pole pocket and continuous rod sleeves with post and grommet assembly allows set up from one side of tent or from a wheel chair. The combination side entry doors/windows in sleeping area are sized for side transfer of a person onto a cot. Pull handles on internal door and window zippers allow easy grasp and operation. It also features large windows for great views and excellent ventilation.
Specifications:

    Area: 44.4 square feet
    Floor size: 6 feet, 6 inches by 11 feet, 8 inches
    Center height: 4 feet, 9 inches at center;5 feet, 2 inches in vestibule
    Wall fabrics: 70D nylon taffeta
    Floor fabrics: 70D nylon taffeta, 800 mm coated
    Fly fabrics: 75D StormShield polyester
    Pack size: 8 by 30 inches
    Weight: 16 pounds, 8 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Big Agnes Big House - 6 Person Tent (Spring 2010) Review

Big Agnes Big House - 6 Person Tent
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couldn't be better..Big Agnes pops up in minutes and is beautifully designed. we put 4 full sized cots in this 'sleeps 6' tent and had lots of room.. 6 in sleeping bags may be tight for grown adults. we love Agnes!!!

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Product Description:
Specifications for the Bighouse Tent by Big Agnes: Trail Weight: 13 lb 10 oz Packed Weight: 13 lb 15 oz Packed Size: 4" x 14" x 26" Floor Area: 90 sq ft Head Height: 75 Features: Lightweight 7001 Aluminum poles Color coded pole ends, grommet webbing and buckles make set up easy Fly is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating Floor is durable polyester with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating Tent body is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof Polyurethane coating, and nylon mesh Sleeves and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up Two large doors Large poly-vinyl skylight Twelve mesh floor pockets All seams are taped 14 Stakes included with tent Hanging storage loops included Briefcase style carry bag with interior pockets and shoulder straps Footprint sold separately

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Paha Que' Wilderness Promontory Tent Review

Paha Que' Wilderness Promontory Tent
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We purchased your Promontory and the TePee. We couldn't be more pleased with the products. My wife and I camp at least 6-7 times a year here in the Indiana State Parks. I have recommended Paha Que products to my co-workers and showed them their catalogue. Their products make the camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The first time we used them we had thunderstorms and winds for 2 days. They held up with unbelievable performance and kept dry while other campers got soaked. We had a couple of the wet campers ask about Paha Que products and since we carry a catalogue, showed them the product line. We will probably purchase a few more Paha Que accessories in the near future.

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Product Description:

Now, a new 2-room tent with unmatched
quality, only from PahaQue'

The Promontory Tent offers campers lots of room, with a generous peakheight of 7 feet and a roomy 12' x 10' floor space. That's 120 totalsquare feet of room, or two spacious 6'X 10' rooms. Doors on eitherend offer individual access to each room, and the large side door makesentry to either room a breeze! There's even a built-in awning thatoffers flexibility to meet any weather conditions. Two large windowsalso offerexcellent campsite visibility and ventilation.


The Promontory Specifications

MEASUREMENTS


Floor Size: 144 x 120. Bathtub floor extends 3 up sidewalls Inside height: Minimum: 60 at sidewalls / Maximum: 84 at peak Zipper door dimensions:
Main Side Door: 60high; 98 Wide at top; tapers to 72 at bottom
End Doors: 60 high; 84 wide at top; taper to 24 at bottom Side window dimensions:
36 X 36

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Paha Que Pamo Valley 10- by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent Review

Paha Que Pamo Valley 10- by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent
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My husband and I have been tent camping for years. We own two other tents - a 4-person REI dome tent (that we've enjoyed for 10+ years) and a small backpacking tent that sets up quickly and takes up very little space in the trunk of our car. We finally got this last summer when I wanted to start sleeping on a cot (back problems, darn them) and none of the cots I wanted would fit in our other tents.

After lots of careful research I decided on this tent because of its size, everything I'd read about ease of set-up, Paha Que's customer service, and how well people say they stand up to wind and storms. We like desert camping and wind and storms are usually part of the package.

We got to use it for two camping trips so far and were not disappointed whatsoever. But I must say that I am REALLY glad we did a trial set-up in our local park before going. Some of the set-up for us wasn't as easy as it looked in their online video instructions - those poles are really strong and not as flexible as the fiberglass ones we were used to (and maybe we're just a little more out-of shape than we thought). Either way, we were able to figure out a system that worked for us ahead of time so we weren't struggling during set-up at the campsite. I highly recommend doing that if you can.

I can't say enough good things about sleeping in it though. It was huge and roomy - my husband was able to stand up to get dressed and undressed which he never could in our other tents (he's just under 6' tall). We also had room for a small table, a tent fan and a porta-potty (no more late night jaunts out into the cold where I wake up too much to go back to sleep).

The inside pockets that are reachable from the outside are very handy, as is the "attic" where we can store all those little things that just get in the way. We could've brought chairs in if we wanted, there's that much room, but we didn't want to this time. Heck we could live in it if we ever needed to! I also love the square shape vs the dome shape - it's a much better use of space and things just seem to fit better (like cots, for instance).

We didn't get to try out its storm-resistant qualities though, because we had unusually good weather those weeks - darn it, because I was really looking forward to cozying up in there during a good storm. Oh well, maybe next time. But the ventilation was excellent and we didn't notice any condensation on the tent walls, even though there was dew on the grass in the mornings.

The only downside (and I'm really reaching here) is that because of its large footprint our choice of campsites was more limited than we were used to - but that would be true of any large tent and it's actually smaller than a lot of other "family" tents on the market.

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Product Description:
Like all Paha Que tents, the Pamo Valley Tent--the tallest model of all tents by Paha Que--uses state-of-the art fabrics, innovative design, and high-quality components for performance that ensures a trouble-free camping experience. Designed to provide maximum usable space and total weatherproof performance, this tent is ideal for 4-6 people.
With its large no-see-um grade mesh roof, two large doors and windows, the Pamo Valley provides excellent ventilation, visibility around camp, and fantastic stargazing at night. And when the weather turns unpredictably drizzly or wet, the Pamo Valley buttons up tightly with an easy-to-install rainfly for full waterproof performance--even in heavy rain anddriving wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. A bathtub style floor design keeps running ground water out off the tent as well.
The entire tent body and floor seams of the Pamo Valley are factory tape-sealed, elimating the need for an awkward full-coverage rainfly. By sealing all of the tent's floor, body, and rainfly seams, only a partial coverage rainfly is needed, which is also integral to Paha Que Weather Control System (WCS). Partial coverage rainflies and mesh roofs provide great ventilation in any weather while virtually eliminating interior condensation, even on the most humid nights. Paha Que's rainflies (which have built-in awnings) also allow the use of doors and windows even during foul weather.
The Pamo Valley comes complete with a full set of adjustable and reflective guylines and two complete sets of ground stakes to accommodate any ground conditions you may encounter. An oversized carry sack makes folding and storing the tent a breeze. An emergency tent repair kit is also included with this tent. Gear access ports are located underneath each side window which allow access to your gear without tracking bugs and mud into the tent. (This is especially a feature appreciated by the parents of little ones!) Interior hanging gear slings and an overhead gear attic make gear storage and access a snap while also maximizing the amount of usable space inside the tent.
The entire Pamo Valley tent is supported by a heavy-duty 6000 series aluminum pole set. All sets are shock-corded for ease of set-up and storage and are also covered by Paha Que's lifetime warranty. A pair of awning poles is also included.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
About Paha Que
Paha Que Wilderness Inc. is a young and innovative company that makes high-quality family camping tents. Campers love them, but when they first see the name in print, they pause and wonder just how to pronounce it and try to understand its meaning. You won't find it in any dictionary and there have been debates amongst linguists about its derivation. According to the legend behind the term, Paha Que is the Southwest Indian version of "Aloha." Paha Que takes it to mean "happy trails." It can mean hello, good-bye, how are you, have a good day, and more. Perhaps a variation on the Spanish phrase Que Pasa? The people at Paha Que learned it from a local rancher friend whose grandpa learned it from local Indians. It boils down to the fact that the name is surely different, and appropriately so because these tents are very different from ordinary tents.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Kelty® Trail Dome 6 Tent Review

Kelty® Trail Dome 6 Tent
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On a tent camping trip, a quality tent is essential; the Kelty Trail Dome 6 is just such a beautiful piece of equipment. While rated as a six person tent, this cozy, one-room shelter will sleep three to four adults comfortably if you usually use an airbed under your sleeping bags. The design is pretty standard for a dome tent, but it's in the fit, finish and details that this tent excels. Here are some more positive aspects to consider:

1. The layout is a square 10' by 10' with a substantial 6' center height. The tent hooks onto the poles with color coordinated clips. One person can setup this tent, but securing the rainfly does require a little finesse because it's big and slippery.

2. The rainfly provides great coverage on the sides, and there are plenty of velcro stays and guyouts to make the tent secure in a substantial wind and rain storm. Other tents went down while this tent stayed up keeping its occupants under cover. Large ventilation panels of no-see 'um netting on each side are located well up under the sides to protect from rain and snow, but their location does make it just a little less ventilated when there's no moving air such as on a hot, summer night.

3. The bathtub floor has taped and sealed seams (standard on any high quality tent) and the floor extends well up the sides to give very good protection against water infiltration.

Some things that will make the tent more livable are light-reflective guywires such as the Kelty Triptease; the guylines that come with the tent are black nylon and impossible to see at dusk let alone at night. Also, an available footprint for the tent from Kelty does make it a lot easier to setup the tent while adding a necessary layer of protection under the floor.

It seems everyone who has done tent camping has had some bad experience with inclement weather, but fortunately this tent is part of the solution rather than part of the problem. No tent is perfect, but if you like camping, this tent helps you get a good night's sleep so you have more energy for the "roughing it" part of your adventure. Have fun!

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Product Description:
Fast, easy setup and the pile of money you'll save here at the Guide make this Kelty Trail Dome 6 Tent a whale of a smart buy! Sleep 6 easily with this roomy tent! Everyone in your group will agree that sleeping arrangements are hunky-dory in the Trail Dome 6! The ventilated, two pole design works well in either a campground or the remote back country. Tent body features: Color-coded clip construction; ArcEdge floor; Taped floor seams; Water Tight Wall (WTW); Side-wall vents; Mesh ceiling; Closeable mesh panels; Internal storage pockets; Gear loft loops; Fly features: Taped seams; Noiseless zipper pulls; Fly vents; Noiseless zipper pulls; Guyout points; Side-release buckle tent / fly connection; Material and approximate dimensions: Walls: nylon taffeta; floor: 1800 mm PU nylon taffeta; 3-season tent with room for 6. Approx. 14 lbs., 8 ozs. Floor area 100 sq. ft. Overall dimensions: 10 x 10', 72" center height. 2 aluminum and 2 fiberglass brow poles: (2); stuffed size: 10" x 30"; two doors. Get cracking... order today and your next camping trip will be a treat! Kelty Trail Dome 6 Tent

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Eureka Extended Stay 19-Foot by 14-Foot Eight-Person Family Tent Review

Eureka Extended Stay 19-Foot by 14-Foot Eight-Person Family Tent
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Eureka Extended Stay 19- by 14-Foot Eight-Person Family Tentis no good.Its poor design made it function like a huge parachute.I set it up in my back yard to apply seam sealer and the tent disintegrated in less than 24 hours in a 10 to 15 MPH breeze.I had attached all clips to the poles and the tent was fully staked except for one loop inside, which stabilized the door in the room divider.The two main fiberglass poles that supported the rain fly split lengthwise and then sheered in two.The tent collapsed to the ground and could not be righted without replacement parts.I cannot believe that Eureka put their name on this tent.

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Perfect for large families who enjoy their space and privacy, the Eureka Extended Stay family tent offers the largest floor space of any Eureka model--266 square feet. Additionally, it can be divided into two sleeping areas with the removable room divider and it includes a screen room for enjoying the evening sunset. With the removable zippered room divider you can have one (9' 6"by 14') or two (9' 6" by 7') sleeping rooms. The large floorless screen room comes with clip-on storm flaps, which keep you dry during inclement weather.
This large-volume tent is erected with 12.7mm fiberglass and 19mm cable-corded self-supporting steel poles. Set up is quick and easy thanks to the ring and pin attachments, color coded poles with central hub attachment points, polyester pole sleeves, and fly clips. It features a bathtub floor that keeps seams taut and high off the ground, and factory taped fly and floor seams for superior weather protection. Other features include large no-see-um mesh roof panels, two mesh gear pockets, three accessory hoops with clothesline, and a flashlight loop.
Specifications:

    Area: 266 square feet (includes 133 square foot screen room)
    Floor size: 19 feet by 14 feet
    Center height: 7 feet, 6 inches
    Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
    Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D nylon taffeta with 800mm coating
    Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D Stormshield Polyester with 800mm coating
    Pack size: 12 by 32 inches
    Weight: 45 pounds, 1 ounce

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Sierra Designs Mothership 8 Person Four-Season Tent Review

Sierra Designs Mothership 8 Person Four-Season Tent
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WOOOOWWW, this tent is amazing, I got 10 of them, and install them to my back yard for fun. They worked perfectly. Price is great. You should get one for you, one for your girl friend and one for your girl friends ex boyfriend. This tent is 5 star and installation is almost instant, you just throw the tent in to air and it installs itself. Yes you heard me, get one, don't think, buy, buy, buy, please buy.

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For a big time expedition, the Mothership provides all the base-camp support a group could need. 130 square feet of interior space, with a 27 square foot vestibule -the perfect logistics or kitchen tent. Four doors and a full coverage poled rainfly make the Mothership weatherproof, convenient and the perfect home away from home.

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Big Agnes Big House 6 - Six Person Tent Review

Big Agnes Big House 6 - Six Person Tent
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PROS:Relatively easy set up, 90 sq. ft. of interior space, height of the tent allows everyone to stand up inside, nice duffel to store and carry the tent, large optional vestibule for cooking and storing gear(64 st. ft.!), 12 all-around mesh pockets inside the tent to stow away everything, mesh around the entire perimeter and top of the tent - fly can also be folded up half way for 360 degree views with weather protection of the fly for top 2/3 of the tent, skylight for star gazing even with the fly on.

CONS:Pole for back awning is difficult to insert into the grommets - we had to aggressively bend ours to fit!No full fly for front and back doors so we are concerned about water leakage in a heavy storm.Only provided 4 guylines even though we need at least 2 more to properly stake down the fly.(We can obviously buy more guylines but it's still annoying that Big Agnes would skimp on guylines!)

WISH LIST (Hope you are listening, Big Agnes):"Zip-offable" vestibules for the front and the back doors.This will provide the added weather protection but also allow for more ventilation when no vestibule is needed.(We bought the optional vestibule which attaches to the front door but the back door is still exposed.)

BOTTOM LINE:The Big House 6 is a great tent for our family of four for mostly warm weather car camping. We can fit a pack 'n play and 3 sleeping bags in the tent without any problems.The abundance of mesh on the tent body is great for warm weather camping and beach going.(The tent is airy and open enough to use as a beach cabana.)On the other hand, with the abundance of mesh, the tent may be too chilly for true 3 season camping.Thus, it is an excellent tent for car camping during warm weather where comfort and ease of set-up are your key criteria in selecting a family tent.

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For larger famlilies or groups, the Big House 6 Person Tent gives you enough room for six people and all their gear. It's great for longer camp outs, when you need a little extra room. The straight forward floor plan means you'll be set up, cooking and putting the kids to bed while the guy next door fumbles with his multiple room big-box tent. Tent purchase includes tent body, fly, poles, stuff sacks and stakes. To extend the life of you tent floor, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint or ground cloth. An accessory vestibule is sold separately and adds extra covered space for your gear, a shady sitting area or shelter for the dogs! Includes vestibule, stuff sack, pole and stakes.

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Primus BiFrost Y6 Tent Review

Primus BiFrost Y6 Tent
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We live in Iceland, and we needed a new family tent. We are 2 adults and 3 children. Living in Iceland we sometimes get bad weather so big indoor space was a must. We do not go camping a lot, maybe 2-3 (2-4 days each) every summer. We bought this tent a year ago and I have just good things to say! A king size air maddrass (180 cm wide) just fits perfectly in the bedroom, so fitting 3 is no problem. The living area is huge! We fitted ones 12 people for dinner in bad weather!!!! It is also great because when the weather is good you can open "doors" in 3 directions!
It takes us about 15-20 minutes to put up, my husband doing most of the work :)
As it is a big tent - it is quite sensitive to wind, so sleeping in very windy weather can be difficult. You also need to have a fairly big grasspot for the tent as it is very big in areal.

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The BiFrost Y6 is our roomiest tent with two separate sleeping compartments with room for 3 people in each. The compartments are connected by a "dome" with a diameter of approx. 3 meters. The tent works well for a group of people under one roof that wants a larger space to move around in. The outer tent is made of PU coated polyester and the floor fabric can handle a 3000 mm water column. The inner tent is made of Oxford Polyester can can handle a 7000 mm water column. The tent is equipped with storm guy lines. The tents have privacy windows and a floor that can easily be snapped into place between the sleeping compartments. They come with poles that allow you to riase the door for rain protection or a shady spot outside the tent.

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MSR Stormking Tent 5-Person 4-Season Review

MSR Stormking Tent 5-Person 4-Season
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Just back from a high altitude trek in the Indian Himalaya and used the Storm King for 2 weeks for the first time. Must mention that the Storm King is a great buy. During the two weeks we were hit initially by rain, then hail and finally tons of snow at 5000m. On some days we had very strong winds as well. The Storm King held up very well and kept us dry and warm. Apart from 3 of us sleeping in the tent the Storm King also easily accomodated the full team of 8 to hang out togeather every afternoon/ evening. The internal height at 64 inches does creare a fair amount of space and you do feel comfortable even if you are a large group. Would strongly recommend the Storm King for those looking for a large expedition tent.

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The MSR Stormking Tent?s five-pole design withstands serious mountain weather while the massive interior space provides room for five in base camp. Equal-length poles help you pitch this large winter tent quickly, and dual vestibules give you plenty of storage space during forced rest days. This MSR tent easily handles a week of local winter camping or an expedition to any range in the world. The Stormking also uses MSR?s Strong Compression Tension design to increase strength and ensure you don?t end up homeless after a gust of Himalayan wind.

Product Features

    Material: [Fly] nylon; [Floor] nylon
    Freestanding: Yes
    Poles: 5
    Pole Material: DAC aluminum
    Doors: 2
    Clip / Sleeve: Both
    Floor Space: 120 x 120in (310 x 310cm), 64sq ft (5.9sq m)
    Interior Height: 64in (160cm)
    Vestibule Space: 26sq ft (2.4sq m)
    Packed Size: 24 x 10in (61 x 24cm)
    Ventilation: Vents
    Weight: 13lb 2oz (5970g)
    Recommended Use: Base camp, winter camping, expeditions
    Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


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Eureka N!ergy 1310 with E! Power Tent - 10 Person 2010 Review

Eureka Nergy 1310 with E Power Tent - 10 Person 2010
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We love our tent. Our first setup took 30 minutes without the fly,later setups took 15 to 20 minutes with 2 adults. First take down took 15 minutes with me (the mom) and our 10 year old daughter. Easy instructions to follow, be sure you notice the difference between the fly pole and the 2 black tent poles (the fly pole looks slightly thinner and has a longer rubber ending). We were able to fit our family of six inside. We used 2 king size mattresses, 1 small toddler pad, and a 7 year old boy's sleeping pad. Not a lot of extra room after that for gear, but we made it work. We had light rain after the 1st setup and the fly worked well. We did seal the seams. Good ventilation with the windows and upper openings. Would be nice if they had put pockets on the side walls. You do have a mesh gear holder that hangs from the ceiling. Ironically, we bought the power pak and everything but have yet to use the electricity. I'm hoping this comes in handy when we camp where we do not have access to an outlet.
All in all, we're very happy with the tent, high ceiling, feels airy and light inside. The ceiling and wall joints help reduce tension on the rods which I hope help the tent to last longer.

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The N!ergy 1310 with E! Power rectangular dome tent by Eureka allows comfort and enjoyment for 10 with convenience of built-in power (Power Pak Sold Separately). The added benefit of straight walls maximizes interior space, making this tent ideal for using cots on camping trips. A removable divider easily ties back to convert 2 separate rooms into one large space when needed. Durable and freestanding fiberglass frame, clips, rod sleeves, and ring and pin assembly make set up fast and easy. Clear skylights in the ceiling let additional light inside or cover with toggles panels to keep light out. Enjoy the great outdoors with the N!ergy 1310 with E! power by Eureka. . Model Year: 2010, Product ID: 107615, Shipping Exclusion: This item is only available for shipment by UPS to the lower 48 United States. APO, FPO, PO BOX, Hawaii, and Alaska shipments may not be possible for this item. (Please call prior to purchase.), Special Order: This is a Special Order item, will be shipped from the manufacturer, and is not stocked in our warehouse. All Returns/Exchanges are subject to a 20% restocking fee. This item does not qualify for our Price Matching Policy. Order processing time may vary.

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The North Face Dome 5 Tent 5-Person 4-Season Summit Gold, One Size Review

The North Face Dome 5 Tent 5-Person 4-Season Summit Gold, One Size
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This would be my third tent I bought and by far the best. Its insanely easy to set up. The structure stakes down really well and will NEVER move in any wind. Having 2 doors is wonderful also so you don't have to step over anyone. I'm 6'3" and theres plenty of room here for me and another person. The rainfly covers the tent wonderfully and also gives you two small vestibules to set your gear under. Quality wise the fabric is really strong especiallyaround the straps that get staked down. Comes with a quality stuff sack for everything too.Rolls up super easy with very little effort getting everything into the bag.The only drawback I guess would be the stakes that are provided. Just plain cheap ones. I recommend getting a set of nice aluminum ones for $10. Also get a foot print to go with this.(tarp type thing to go under the tent) to save it from any holes.

A GREAT buy. Wow, just a bit of gushing over this product...
I believe The North Face offers a lifetime warranty on the tent also. Excellent.

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The North Face Dome 5 Tent 4-Season tent provides a safe haven for you and your four climbing partners during the worst Alaskan or Himalayan base camp storms. The incredibly strong 10-pole design withstands horrendous winds, and you can pile snow on the perimeter skirt to keep any air from getting under the Dome 5 Tent and turning it into a kite. A massive vestibule provides a place to stash gear so you don't have to pile it into the interior. The crew at The North Face knows that you need all the space you can get for marathon card games while you wait for good climbing weather.

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Wenzel Grand Lodge 14- by 12-Foot, 8 Person Cabin Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Grand Lodge 14- by 12-Foot, 8 Person Cabin Dome Tent
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I love everything about this tent except the rainfly. It does not deflect rain. It collects it. My first tent collapsed under the weight of collected rain in the fly. The steel poles fractured & tore multiple holes through the tent sides. We did have flood conditions in that storm so I let it go to 'the not so normal heavy rains'. I really liked everything else about it so I ordered another one. It is very spacious, has sturdy fabric & can be set up by one person very easily. However, the new tent also endured a thunderstorm & continued to collect rain.The best thing to do in rain is unhook the fly from the fly poles & stake the fly directly to the ground. It has a straight line & works better. Now that I figured that out I love it, but, it was an expensive lesson.

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Designed for privacy, this cabin-style, 14-foot x 12-foot two-room dome tent with 86 inches of center head room accommodates eight campers and has a divider curtain to divide the tent into two rooms. Two D-style doors provide separate entries. A welded-polyethylene tub-style floor keeps out ground moisture. The tent is made of rugged, weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability. A removable fly keeps out rain. Double-stitched, lap-feld seams provide a shingle effect to prevent moisture seepage. A rain-shingle layer on the tent's lower portion provides a watershed effect. Other weather-resistant details include thread, zippers, and webbing treated with water repellents. Six windows and roof are made of polyester mesh. A shockcorded steel frame provides stability and quick set-up. A loft stores gear. The tent has a carry weight of 47.2 pounds and comes with a 10-year warranty against defects.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Eureka Family 20-Foot by 10-Foot 8 to 12 Person Three-Room Condo Tent Review

Eureka Family 20-Foot by 10-Foot 8 to 12 Person Three-Room Condo Tent
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I must preface my review by saying we absolute love Eureka Tents.The ease of use the water tightness and the durability have been the selling points for us.We have had Timberline 2 and 4 tents and several years use from our Space III,We currently use timberline tents backpacking and a Titan for family camping however, when we upgraded to the Condo we found that all the things we loved about Eureka tents were a burden here.

First the good:

The tent is massive and dwarfs absolutely everything else about it.At some 20 feet long and 9 feet tall it encompasses a massive space accomedating large families or even groups with ease.

The central hub system is the same type used on and loved on so many of Eureka's top of the line tents.

The interior changing room that lets you have privacy while no having to zip up all the windows is a great idea!

The tent is light inside, very well ventilated, and strong.

Downsides:

The central hub system so easy with four poles is not easy with six.

I am 6' 7" tall and found the tent burdensome to set up and too tall, even for me, to comfortably do things like place the fly over the top - even with a running start!

The clear inserts in the zipped in storm flap separate from the nylon simply because the enormous sail area of the tent, creates stresses too much for a stiched joint of two different materials with different expansion/stretch rates and the plastic gives way.

The fly design over the doors is poor.Unlike nearly ever other Eurka tent - there is no overhang.Water drips off the storm fly over the zipper which leaks.Worse if you have to exit in the rain you litterally have to open an outwardly sloping door and the rain coming down and pouring off the fly, runs guess where - right into the tent!No way to avoid it - just poorly designed.

The steel poles also suffer from the huge stresses of such a structure and assume slight, but permanent bends in the direction of the stress.This would not be a issue but it makes them non-interchangeable with the other identical poles.So you might was well mark the poles the first time you pitch this tent as right front pole, left middle pole, etc. becasue that is where you will have to use them and it will save a lot of frustration later.

Storage!This tent takes up a lot of storage space - about the equal of a army duffel bag even larger.It is sort of like hauling a body in a duffel bag and is equally awkward.The fact that this duffel come with two handles one at each end tells you even the designers realized that it would take two people to handle it.

Conclusions:
We used it one season and sold it not because it was a bad tent but far too much of a burden.I buy Eureka tents because I find them good servants - this one made a terrible master.

By the way, this is far too much tent for any family having less than 4 adult and or teenaged family members.You simply cannot pitch it with less people and smaller children are not able to help as the poles are massive - about 16 feet long with a 70 degree bend at the six foot mark.

In short this tent is too much a good thing - combined with a terrible and I mean terrible, rainfly design The shame of it is I wanted very badly to like this tent and could not.

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Appropriately named, the luxurious Eureka Condo family tent boasts a 210 square foot area and enough space to sleep up to 12 campers. It also comes with removable internal dividers that enable you to divide the tent into either two or three rooms (the latter enabling a center changing room). You can also choose to have one large room and a screen room for meals and lounging. For an added level of weather protection you can add the included storm panels that create a full coverage fly. This tent has three doors and 10 windows for the ultimate in ventilation. The doors also feature Eureka's patented High/Low vents on the top and bottom, providing options for moderating air flow.

It's protected from the elements by a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. The stable, long-lasting frame consists of a mix of lightweight, shockcorded 6000 Series aluminum poles that easily connect to a hub, thanks to the color-coded clip system.
Specifications:

    Area: 210 square feet
    Floor size: 20 feet by 10 feet, 6 inches
    Center height: 8 feet
    Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce nylon taffeta with 1200mm coating/ 1.9-ounce breathable nylon
    Floor fabrics: 4-ounce 210D Oxford polyester with 1200mm coating
    Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D StormShield
    Pack size: 14 by 40 inches
    Weight: 72 pounds

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Eureka Pine Lodge Tent Review

Eureka Pine Lodge Tent
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We needed a new tent and so we took a chance and looked on line for one.We are a family of 5 so the size was important.We also have 3 children so the Pine Lodge appealed to us because of the "fan style" door.

This tent is HUGE and is SO nice to stand inside and not have to hunch over.There are 4 decent sized windows.There is the "fan" door and there is also another door opposite the fan door.I think it is important to note this as I am sure that will help with ventilation.Not to mention there is another way to enter the tent and you can tie back the solid pieces of fabric on the outside to let in light etc.

The only issue we have with this tent is the appealing "fan door".The door does NOT secure at the bottom.It actually does not secure anywhere, although there is a decent sized over lap around the front where the fan doors passes through.We hope it keeps rain out.There is one place on the inside that it appears you can strap the door down from the inside.However, we have gone on MANY camping trips and know the squirrels alone could get into the tent if they wanted.Not to mention bugs etc.We decided to keep the tent because of the size, price, and the "fan door!"BUT I went to a local fabric store and got 60 inches of 2 inch wide industrial strength Velcro.I ran the Velcro along the bottom of the fan door and the bottom of the tent hoping we can at least secure the bottom from unwanted visitors.NO one in neighboring campsites will want to hear my kids screaming when they find a visitor in their sleeping bag :)We will see how that holds up.So this is why I am only giving it 4 out of 5 stars.It is the door that sold me on it and the door that I am wondering about.Otherwise this looks like it will be a great purchase, and I hope it lasts us many trips.

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Product Description:
Bring along the entire family and still have plenty of space for your gear with the Eureka Pine Lodge tent. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the 15-pole cabin-style tent sleeps up to eight people with ease. The tent is built around a 120-square-foot sleeping room with vertical walls, with plenty of floor space for sleeping pads, cots, or backpacks.

The tent offers a freestanding, color-coded exoskeleton design that sets up in less than 10 minutes.On the front of the Pine Lodge sits a polyester fly/awning that extends out for several feet, giving campers a second layer of weather protection or a shaded area for lounging on hot, cloud-free days. Combine the two spaces and you have the perfect tent for family vacations and long camping trips.
The sleeping room offers multiple entrances, with a patent-pending "easy-slide" zipperless front door that's ideal for kids, along with an inverted T-style back door. Both doors also feature integrated windows that combine with the four sidewall windows to provide plenty of ventilation and visibility. And campers will love the large ridge vent along the Pine Lodge peak. The vent exhausts warm air throughout the day and evening, keeping the interior of the tent cool and fresh while you sleep.
The Pine Ridge sets up easily, with a freestanding, color-coded exoskeleton frame, clips, and a ring-and-pin assembly that come together in less than 10 minutes (setup generally requires two people). And thanks to the E! Power port, you can even bring a grounded outdoor extension cord into the tent should you need to power a laptop or other device. Other details include four interior pockets that keep essential items handy yet out of the way, six gear-loft loops, and a 7-foot center height. All Eureka tents carry a lifetime warranty.


The 120-square-foot floorplan sleeps eight comfortably and stands 7-feet tall. Specifications

    Seasons: 3
    Sleeps: 8
    Floor size: 12 by 10 feet
    Tent area: 120 square feet
    Pack size: 11 by 15 by 33 inches (W x H x D)
    Center height: 7 feet
    Minimum weight: 45 pounds, 13 ounces
    Frame: 19mm steel
    Vents: 1 (full-roof peak vent)
    Doors: 2
    Windows: 4
    Walls: 150D polyester taffeta, 1000mm
    Fly: 75D StormShield polyester, 1000mm
    Floor: 150D polyester taffeta, 1000mm
    Mesh: No-see-um
About Eureka
Although the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, NY, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for 19th-century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. The company even fabricated and erected a series of IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton, housing thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had outgrown its previous locale. With the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, renowned explorer Sir Edmund Hillary used Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent--with its practical, freestanding external frame--in a Himalayan expedition to Nepal (Hillary had climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest only six years earlier). In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants during the first all-American Mt. Everest Expedition, where explorers braved fierce 60-plus mph winds and temperatures reached below -20F.
Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s, targeting it to backpackers and families. The first to employ the StormShield design, the lightweight, self-supporting backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents in the industry, with sales reaching over 1 million by its 10-year anniversary. Eureka tents have also traveled as companions on other historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent years, Eureka designed and donated tents to Eric Simonson and his team. The group took two historic research expeditions to Mt. Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history by finding the remains of George Mallory, but the overall mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found several historical artifacts that are now on display at the Smithsonian.

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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to use something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproof camping.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one- and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it with less weight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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Eureka Titan Luxury Family 13.5-Foot by 9.5-Foot Eight-Person Two-Room Tent Review

Eureka Titan Luxury Family 13.5-Foot by 9.5-Foot Eight-Person Two-Room Tent
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I am an avid backpacker and typically use much smaller tents. However, I recently used a Titan for 5 days at a music festival. While the first three days were sunny and warm, the 4th and 5th days brought rain and micro-burst wind conditions with gusts over 60 mph. Winds coming straight down that caused the tent to pump up and down like a bellows. The word 'scary' comes immediately to mind but the tent and all contents came through dry and without damage. The corner guy-out points are the key!!! Use nylon cord and take advantage of these above-ground points to anchor and stabilize this tent and you cannot go wrong. All around us, awnings were being ripped off of very expensive RV's and lesser quality tents turned into big kites. Thanks Eureka! for making a very tough and dry tent!

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Product Description:
The large Eureka Titan family tent offers room to roam with a 128 square foot area and enough space to comfortably sleep eight campers. The near vertical walls help to maximize the interior space. It also comes with a removable internal divider to create two rooms for added privacy. It features a number of homey touches, including a corner closet that enables the use of hangers, clothesline rings, and mesh storage pockets on the ceiling panels. This tent has two large doors for easy entry/exit as well as a total of six windows for optimal ventilation.
It's protected from the elements by a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. The stable, long-lasting frame consists of a mix of lightweight, shockcorded 6000 Series aluminum poles that easily connect to a hub, thanks to the color-coded clip system.
Specifications:

    Area: 128 square feet
    Floor size: 13 feet, 6 inches by 9 feet, 6 inches
    Center height: 7 feet
    Wall fabrics: 70D nylon taffeta with 1200mm coating/ 1.9 oz. permeable taffeta nylon
    Floor fabrics: 4-ounce 210D Oxford polyester with 1200mm coating
    Fly fabrics: 2-ounce 75D StormShield
    Pack size: 12 by 29 inches
    Weight: 32 pounds

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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